by K.F., Summer Intern | Jul 28, 2021 | Amish Education, Wisconsin v. Yoder
I conducted email interviews with two esteemed professors with the intention to learn about outside perspectives of Wisconsin v. Yoder. One (Professor A) is an expert in international law and religion and has many famous publications and conferences. The other...
by K.F., Summer Intern | Jul 16, 2021 | Amish Religion, Wisconsin v. Yoder
The most prolific Amish court case occurred in 1972. In this case, three men (one of whom was not Amish) argued over whether Amish children should have an education after the 8th grade. The United States Supreme Court ruled that the parent’s religious rights override...
by K.F., Summer Intern | Jul 12, 2021 | Amish Entertainment
The 1975 PBS documentary The Amish: A People of Preservation* written and directed by and featuring all males––all Mennonite except one––shows an idealized version of practicing Amish life. It emphasizes the simpler aspects of life, such as playing games, attending...